In botany, the condition where the upper surface of a leaf or stem grows faster than the lower surface, causing it to curve downward.
From Greek epi- (upon) + nastos (pressed down, pressed against). A botanical term describing differential growth.
Epinasty is the opposite of hyponasty—it's how plants automatically cup their leaves during stress, like when they're getting too much water or too much sun.
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